2. It's not too long

3. It's a true story

This is a true story that has never been told before. Matthew McConaughey has been linked to the film for around 15 years and felt so strongly about telling the tale of Ron Woodruf.

Ron is a homophobic, heterosexual rodeo cowboy who contracts AIDS and adds seven years to his life through education and tireless fighting. Not only that, but he forms one of his closest bonds with a gay, transvestite - curve ball.

4. It's actually funny

Despite being a very emotional and ultimately sad movie, it is not a massive sob-fest. The relationship between Ron and Rayon - played by Jared Leto - is honest and genuine, and all real friends make each other laugh, even in the darkest times.

5. It will make you question authority

Matthew McConaughey has said that the biggest change he has seen in himself since making the film, is his tendency to question the world he lives in. The movie follows the battles of HIV and AIDS victims to get medication and the truth behind the pharmaceutical industry in the US.

6. It shows just how stupid homophobia is

Homophobia is just stupid. This film makes that obvious without offering any Sesame Street style life message. It's just so obvious, you can't help but notice.

7. Rayon is such a babe

Jared Leto's Rayon is lovely, sweet and strong. Also, by gum does Jared pull off a dress.

8. It will make you respect Rodeo cowboys

Staying on the back of a bucking bull, holding on with one arm, for more that eight seconds looks completely impossible.

9. Reminder that unsafe sex is not cool or clever

That's one of those things you can never remember too many times. Seriously, for further examples just watch What Happens in Kavos.